Unjust delay: Toomey is to blame for a stalled nomination

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE EDITORIAL: In November, Sen. Pat Toomey applauded the nomination of L. Felipe Restrepo to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, saying he would make a “superb addition” to the Philadelphia-based court.

Six months later, Mr. Restrepo is not only unconfirmed, but has yet to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an interview, and Mr. Toomey appears to be the reason…

Critics say the Pennsylvania Republican is stalling the nomination to punish the Obama administration for its immigration stance… (more)

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